Zaatar Meatball Sub with cracked fennel

Method

1. Start by prepping your brioche buns, cheddar, mayonnaise so the cooking goes quickly.
2. Warm a splash of olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, then add the shallots and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Turn the heat up, add the meatball sub, and cook until deeply browned and aromatic.
4. Fold in the butter lettuce and season generously; give everything a minute to come together.
5. Off the heat, brighten it up with cracked black pepper and a final crack of pepper.
6. Serve warm, ideally with something to soak up the sauce.